Doseloop Beta

Citalopram

medication Under review

A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder and other conditions.

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Clinical research demonstrates that citalopram is significantly more effective than placebo in treating moderate-to-severe major depression, with particularly robust effects at doses of 40-60 mg/day. A multicenter study of 650 patients showed consistent improvement across multiple depression rating scales, with good tolerability and only 15% discontinuation due to adverse events. Response to citalopram may be influenced by genetic variation, with certain GRIK4 gene variations predicting better treatment response. However, recent population-based cohort analyses suggest potential safety concerns in vulnerable populations, particularly older adults with reduced kidney function.

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Systematic Review

Citalopram - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

NCBI Bookshelf • 2024

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Systematic Review

Citalopram--a review of pharmacological and clinical effects

PMC • 2005

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RCT

Multicenter, placebo-controlled, fixed-dose study of citalopram in moderate-to-severe depression.

PubMed • 1999 • n=650

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